Buckwheat Banana Bread

Seriously the BEST banana bread I've ever made... If you are looking for a fantastic gluten-free banana bread, look no further!

This bread is amazing. If you need a healthy treat, this should definitely be top on your list. The recipe only uses real food ingredients and is completely free of any refined sugars or refined flours. By using a combination of buckwheat flour and coconut flour, the recipe yields a light and fluffy bread with a hint of nutty flavor. Dig in, it's sure to be a new favorite!

Healthy Eating Tip: If you don't want a whole loaf in your house to tempt you, wrap up individual slices in plastic wrap and stick them in a ziplock in your freezer. This way you can just pop one in the toaster oven when you want a piece! Having something yummy and delicious already made for you gives you the power to say no to poor food choices when cravings strike. "Convenience" is not an excuse when you already have something healthy and delicious waiting for you! 

Ingredients:

• 3 small ripe bananas (or two large)
• 2 eggs (could try flax eggs)
• 1/2 c coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 c maple syrup, optional 
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 c buckwheat flour (could try other gluten-free/grain-free flour)
• 1/4 c coconut flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• coconut oil, for greasing
• extra banana slices, optional

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Mash bananas in a bowl
3. Add eggs, vanilla, maple syrup, coconut oil and mix to combine
4. Combine buckwheat flour, coconut flour, salt and baking soda in a separate bowl and mix
5. Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and combine 
6. Pour mixture into a greased 9x5 baking dish 
7. Top batter with banana slices, optional 
8. Bake 50-60 minutes (or until done) *mine took about 55 minutes
9. Let cool for about 30 minutes
10. Enjoy! *store any leftovers in the refrigerator